doxylamine / pyridoxine

Diclegis (doxylamine / pyridoxine) isn't FDA approved for relieving nausea and vomiting in people who aren't pregnant. It's only approved for morning sickness, or nausea and vomiting that people experience when they're pregnant. Speak with a healthcare professional if you feel nauseous or are vomiting and you're not pregnant. They can recommend other medications for you. They can also recommend tips, like sticking to a bland diet for a short while to make sure you're eating without upsetting your stomach.

Yes. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends pyridoxine (also known as vitamin B6) by itself as a first-choice option for morning sickness. If you need more relief, they recommend adding on doxylamine or switching to Diclegis (doxylamine / pyridoxine). If you take the two separately, a common dose is 10 mg to 25 mg of pyridoxine, with or without 12.5 mg of doxylamine, three to four times a day. You can find pyridoxine and doxylamine over the counter as single ingredients. Keep in mind that doxylamine comes as 25 mg tablets only, so you'll need to cut them in half with a pill splitter for your doses. Ask a healthcare professional about whether this option is right for you instead of Diclegis (doxylamine / pyridoxine).

Not quite, but they're very similar. The brand-name medications Diclegis and Bonjesta contain the same active ingredients, doxylamine and pyridoxine (also known as vitamin B6). Diclegis tablets contain 10 mg of doxylamine and 10 mg of pyridoxine. But Bonjesta tablets contain double the amount of the ingredients (20 mg of doxylamine and 20 mg of pyridoxine). In general, you need to take less tablets with Bonjesta than with Diclegis (for example, 1 Bonjesta tablet at bedtime versus 2 Diclegis tablets at bedtime). There's also a generic version of Diclegis but not for Bonjesta. Compare the two medications and discuss with your prescriber about which option is right for you.

Each tablet of Diclegis contains 10 mg of vitamin B6 (also known as pyridoxine). There's also 10 mg of doxylamine in each tablet. Vitamin B6 and doxylamine work together to relieve morning sickness during pregnancy.

Yes. In fact, the most common side effect of Diclegis (doxylamine / pyridoxine) is sleepiness. It's possible for the medication to also make you feel tired. Avoid driving or doing anything that you need to concentrate for until you talk with your prescriber after you start taking Diclegis (doxylamine / pyridoxine). It can be dangerous to do these things when you're sleepy and have trouble thinking clearly or reacting quickly.

No, Diclegis (doxylamine / pyridoxine) isn't available over the counter (OTC). You'll need to get it from a pharmacy with a prescription written by a healthcare professional.